In September 2017, IDW Publishing announced a new comic book based on the Netflix series Stretch Armstrong and the Flex Fighters for January 2018. [19] Video game [ edit ] Magic: The Gathering was the first trading card game released in 1993, and the phenomenon is still played today. The intricate activity has a number of unique cards to entice players and make things interesting. Each game depicts a battle between wizards known as planeswalkers who cast spells, use artifacts, and summon creatures that are seen on the individual cards.

An estimated 67 different versions from Japan, Germany, Italy, France, Australia, and other countries released Stretch Armstrong variations between 1976 and the 1990s. [5]

Denys Fisher Stretch Incredible Hulk (1979) This figure used the original Stretch Armstrong molds and graphics without permission, and was discontinued due to a lawsuit from Kenner in 1980. [3] The corn syrup was condensed to the right viscosity to make the stretch return slowly to its original position, as the latex skin reacted against this highly viscosic goo. From 1976 to 1979 Kenner produced 40,000 Stretch Armstrong toys making over 50 million USD, and was the largest buyer of corn syrup over those same years! Mego vs Kenner

In 1981 Kenner sued Mego for copying the Stretch Figure concept and design with their Mego Elastic Heroes. Relativity Abandons 'Stretch Armstrong' Movie". The Hollywood Reporter. October 12, 2013. Archived from the original on April 11, 2020 . Retrieved April 17, 2020. The Furby took the 1990s by storm, igniting the tech-toy boom. With a wide-ranging vocabulary and snarky attitude, the Furby kept kids busy and surely drove some parents insane. A characterized re-release of the toy to correspond with new Star Wars films yielded a resurgence in Furby’s popularity in 2015. Tamagotchi

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A similar concept with Stretch as a superhero was also shown in a one-off comic produced by Hasbro in 2011 dubbed Unit:E; there, the descendant of Acroyear and a Biotron (both from Micronauts) and Synergy (from Jem; here an alien artificial intelligence) conducted reconnaissance on heroes from Earth and beyond (including characters from G.I. Joe, Transformers, MASK, Battleship Galaxies, Action Man, and even Candy Land) to help fight against Baron Karza (the enemy of the Micronauts).

The cornsyrup was condensed to just the right viscosity to make the stretch return slowly to its original position as the latex skin reacted against this highly viscosic goo. Collectors of these figures are very aggresive and determined because they know with such limited numbers remaining that at any time they may be all gone. This can make finding the one you want more difficult yet more fun too. Afterall the fun is always in the hunt, right? It took me4 years to find the Stretch Serpent! One can only know how much fun collecting stretches can be if one becomes as obsessed as I have become.Stretches are in a class all by themselves and their value has remained more stable than Gold making them a truely great investment!McMillan, Graeme (September 7, 2017). "IDW, Hasbro Partner for Stretch Armstrong Comic Book (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Eldridge Industries. Archived from the original on January 26, 2021 . Retrieved April 17, 2020. Stretch Armstrong is made of latex rubber filled with a proprietary gelled substance similar to corn syrup, which allows it to retain shape for a short time before shrinking to its original shape. We’re thrilled to expand on our successful partnership with Character Options to help bring the Stretch Armstrong brand to new heights” Jess Richardson, Vice President, Global Toys & Games, Licensed Consumer Products at Hasbro From playsets and action figures to busts, memorabilia and masks – we work hard to source genuine, top quality merchandise. Being geeks ourselves, we have a great eye for collectable pieces and a genuine interest in everything that we sell. Our Products